Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 9 (PTI): A case has been registered in connection with alleged circulation of a provocative social media post linked to the 2022 murder of Mohammed Fazil in Surathkal, police said on Friday.

According to the police statement, an Instagram reel shared from a particular handle featured images of Fazil with the caption “Miss You Faasil”.

A user identified as bazigar8614 commented on the post, stating: “This is not the end, four more to go.”

Based on this, a case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Ullal Police Station and the case has now been transferred to the City Crime, Economic Offences and Narcotics (CEN) Police Station for further investigation.

Police have traced one of the followers of the account, identified as Mohammad Akram from Haleyangady, Mangaluru, who is being questioned in this regard.

Further investigation is underway.

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New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India.

"First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement.

Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.

In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.

The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.

"On the final leg of my journey, I will visit the Sultanate of Oman. My visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman," Modi said.

In Muscat, the prime minister will hold discussions with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship.

"I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country's development and in enhancing our partnership," Modi said.